New York DMV No Longer Describes Traffic Crashes as “Accidents” [Updated]

The current DMV data archive page ...
... and the page as it appeared in June 2012.
A sharp-eyed reader pointed out to us that the New York State DMV has stopped using the word “accident” in its annual statistical summaries.
On its 2011 data web page, and in each of its 2011 reports, DMV refers to traffic [...]

Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2013/02/14/new-york-dmv-no-longer-describes-traffic-crashes-as-accidents/

Kamui Kobayashi Helmuth Koinigg Heikki Kovalainen Kevin Harvick

Max Papis to Run a Limited NNS Schedule for RCR in 2013

Max PapisVeteran racer to compete in three races in No. 33 Chevrolet Camaro as part of all-star driver lineup WELCOME, N.C. (February 12, 2013) - Veteran road racer Max Papis is scheduled to compete in three NASCAR Nationwide Series races in 2013 under the Richard Childress Racing banner, including two road course races and one oval...more»

Source: http://www.catchfence.com/2013/nationwide/02/12/max-papis-to-run-a-limited-nns-schedule-for-rcr-in-2013/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=max-papis-to-run-a-limited-nns-schedule-for-rcr-in-2013

Dick Gibson Gimax Richie Ginther Yves Giraud Cabantous

The Final Lap Weekly NASCAR Podcast #241 – The Sprint Unlimited at Daytona

SHOW #241 - Guest: Garen Nicoghosian – Design Manager for Specialty Vehicles at Ford, We hit you with news of the week, preview The Sprint Unlimited at Daytona and Daytona 500 qualifying. It’s a packed show folks. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie (47:50 mins) CREDITS:  Hosts: Kerry Murphey & Toby Christie Executive Producer: Kerry [...]

Source: http://thefinallap.com/2013/02/14/the-final-lap-weekly-nascar-podcast-241-the-sprint-unlimited-at-daytona-talk-sportsradio-nascar-podcast-sports-radio-streaming-listen-online-syndicated-barter/

Denny Hulme James Hunt Jim Hurtubise Gus Hutchison

Paging James Vacca: Curb-Jumper Injures Senior Citizen on 5th Ave Sidewalk

Photo: Liz Patek
Can we get a James Vacca City Council hearing on this?
A man in his eighties was seriously injured today when an SUV driver jumped the curb and slammed into Saks Fifth Avenue in Midtown a little before 11 a.m. Gothamist reports that the victim was walking by the store at the time and [...]

Source: http://www.streetsblog.org/2013/02/12/paging-james-vacca-curb-jumper-injures-senior-citizen-on-5th-ave-sidewalk/

Bill Homeier Kazuyoshi Hoshino Jerry Hoyt Nico Hülkenberg

Obama Proposes a “Fix-It-First” Program For Roads

From the "enhanced" State of the Union, whitehouse.gov
In last night’s State of the Union address, President Obama launched a “Fix-It-First” program to repair aging infrastructure and put people to work.
The president even took an indirect jab at officials who would rather build new than fix existing infrastructure, saying, “I know you want these job-creating projects [...]

Source: http://dc.streetsblog.org/2013/02/13/president-obama-proposes-a-fix-it-first-program-for-roads/

Hiroshi Fushida Beppe Gabbiani Bertrand Gachot Patrick Gaillard

Kobayashi to test AF Corse Ferrari

Formula 1 refugees Kamui Kobayashi and Karun Chandhok are among a raft of new drivers testing for the factory AF Corse Ferrari team in Spain this week. Kobayashi and Chandhok are taking part in the try-out at the Motorland Aragon circuit along with GP2 race winner Luca Filippi, former Superleague Formula race winner Davide Rigon and Italian Formula 3 driver Brandon Maisano.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/real-world-racing/3rdparty/kobayashi-to-test-af-corse-ferrari

Bruce Johnstone Alan Jones Tom Jones Juan Jover

McClatchy Muckrakers Expose Seedy Underbelly of the Highway Bonanza

The 46,000-mile interstate system was completed in 1991, costing a total of $216 billion (in 2012 dollars). Since then, these seven interstate highways - totaling 2,800 miles -- have been built at the cost of $45.4 billion. They were funded through Congressional earmarks. Graphic: McClatchy
The work of a sustainable transportation reporter can be a lonely [...]

Source: http://dc.streetsblog.org/2013/02/12/mcclatchy-muckrakers-expose-seedy-underbelly-of-the-highway-bonanza/

Cliff Griffith Georges Grignard Bobby Grim Romain Grosjean

NASCAR, Swan Racing And Michael Waltrip Partner To Pay Tribute to Newtown, Conn., Community

A general view of the #26 car to benefit victims of the Newtown, CT shooting seen during 2013 NASCAR media day at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida. - Photo Credit: Tom Pennington/Getty Images for NASCARWaltrip To Drive No. 26 Sandy Hook School Support Fund Toyota Camry for the DAYTONA...more»

Source: http://www.catchfence.com/2013/sprintcup/02/14/nascar-swan-racing-and-michael-waltrip-partner-to-pay-tribute-to-newtown-conn-community/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nascar-swan-racing-and-michael-waltrip-partner-to-pay-tribute-to-newtown-conn-community

Elmer George Bob Gerard Gerino Gerini Peter Gethin

Bianchi hopeful over Force India drive

Jules Bianchi believes he has now done enough to prove he is worthy of Force India's second Formula 1 race seat for 2013. Force India has yet to decide who will partner Paul di Resta this year, with reserve Bianchi vying with former driver Adrian Sutil for the opportunity. Bianchi tested for Force India at Jerez on Friday and was second quickest behind Kimi Raikkonen.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/bianchi-hopeful-over-force-india-drive

Bruno Giacomelli Dick Gibson Gimax Richie Ginther

Force India progress clear – Bianchi

Force India has made a clear step forward with its 2013 car according to its 2012 reserve driver Jules Bianchi.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/force-india-progress-clear-bianchi

Brian Henton Johnny Herbert Al Herman Hans Herrmann

iRacer Profile: Kevin Parrish

Kevin Parrish is a racer.  Gee, what a shock!  inRacingNews digs deep into the personal life of an iRacing member and discovers he’s a racer at heart . . . But wait, there’s more.  In addition to being an accomplished sim-racer – witness his recent win in the Roar Before the 2.4 and victory in last year’s SSCA 2.4 Hours of Spa in the HPD-ARX-01C to go along with more than 275 wins in official iRacing competition – Parrish autocrosses and hillclimbs his tricked-out Formula Vee.  And when he’s not hustling his tangible and virtual race cars around, this Hoosier whose nickname is “Chaos” competes in a more “elemental” form of racing:  on obstacle courses. Oh yeah, Parrish also competed in DirecTV’s Championship Gaming Series . . . in the [...]

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/iracing-news/iracer-profile-kevin-parrish

Al Keller Joe Kelly Dave Kennedy Loris Kessel

M-Sport sure Ostberg still in the hunt

Qatar M-Sport team principal Malcolm Wilson is confident Mads Ostberg is still a threat for Rally Sweden victory despite a water leak on Friday morning . Ostberg suffered problems throughout the morning, with the water pressure dropping and the water temperature rising to 140 degrees on the day's opening test.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/world-rally-championship-news/wrc/m-sport-sure-ostberg-still-in-the-hunt

Lewis Hamilton David Hampshire Sam Hanks Walt Hansgen

Name That Shifter, No. 115: 1989 Citroën XM

On Monday, we presented this week’s shifter and asked you to identify the make and model of the vehicle whence it came. A few of you noticed our minor photo edits to this weeks’s image; the deletion of some dashboard iconography was intended to make this contest more difficult. Our efforts were only partially successful—Ryan [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/caranddriver/blog/~3/emKbQG4p4ek/

Scott Russell Riggs Hiroshi Fushida Beppe Gabbiani Bertrand Gachot

NASCAR HoF inducts its fourth class

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/02/08/2665342/nascar-hof-inducts-its-fourth.html

Oscar González Aldo Gordini Horace Gould Jean Marc Gounon

Bandit Industries To Sponsor Parker Kligerman’s No. 77 Toyota Camry At Daytona International Speedway

“BanditChippers.com to Adorn KBM’s Nationwide Series Entry on Various Levels for Eight Races” No. 77 Bandit Industries Toyota CamryMOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 12, 2013)- Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) announced today that Bandit Industries – a leading manufacturer of equipment for the tree service, logging, biomass, land clearing and wood waste recycling industries – will be the...more»

Source: http://www.catchfence.com/2013/nationwide/02/12/bandit-industries-to-sponsor-parker-kligermans-no-77-toyota-camry-at-daytona-international-speedway/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bandit-industries-to-sponsor-parker-kligermans-no-77-toyota-camry-at-daytona-international-speedway

Jean Pierre Jarier Max Jean Stefan Johansson Eddie Johnson

NASCAR Fan Picks: Top Five Drivers in the Auto Club 400 at Fontana, California (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

NASCAR heads to Fontana, California this weekend with Sprint Cup drivers racing in the Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on Sunday, March 25 at 2:30 p.m. EST. Who will capture the checkered flag? Here is a look at the five drivers who have the best chance at a victory.

Source: http://www.nascarracinglive.com/nascar/nascar-fan-picks-top-five-drivers-in-the-auto-club-400-at-fontana-california-yahoo-contributor-network.html

Jean Pierre Jabouille Jimmy Jackson Joe James John James

NSCS & NNS Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky Visit Q&A

Toyota Racing LogoPrior to the start of the 2013 NASCAR season next week at Daytona International Speedway, a group of Camry NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) and NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) drivers visited Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) in Georgetown, a facility that produces the Camry, Avalon and Venza (on Wednesday Feb. 6). Camry...more»

Source: http://www.catchfence.com/2013/sprintcup/02/07/nscs-nns-toyota-motor-manufacturing-kentucky-visit-qa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nscs-nns-toyota-motor-manufacturing-kentucky-visit-qa

Mika Häkkinen Bruce Halford Jim Hall Duncan Hamilton

De la Rosa says test was key for Ferrari

Ferrari's final day of running in the Jerez test was vital for accelerating its simulator programme, despite the team missing out on three-and-a-half hours of running after a gearbox problem.

Source: http://www.iracing.com/inracingnews/formula-one-news/f1-formula-one-news/de-la-rosa-says-test-was-key-for-ferrari

Jo Gartner Tony Gaze Geki Olivier Gendebien

Any NASCAR fans want to be on TV?

Source: http://www.newsobserver.com/2013/02/12/2674081/any-nascar-fans-want-to-be-on.html

Taki Inoue Innes Ireland Eddie Irvine Chris Irwin

TriStar Motorsports Signs Chad Hackenbracht as Development Driver

Chad HackenbrachtMOORESVILLE, NC – TriStar Motorsports announced today the signing of former ARCA Racing Series winner Chad Hackenbracht to a driver development contract. Hackenbracht spent the 2012 season competing full-time in the ARCA Racing Series for his family owned team, CGH Motorsports. Last season, the New Philadelphia, Ohio native recorded one win, two pole positions,...more»

Source: http://www.catchfence.com/2013/nationwide/02/08/tristar-motorsports-signs-chad-hackenbracht-as-development-driver/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tristar-motorsports-signs-chad-hackenbracht-as-development-driver

Jerry Hoyt Nico Hülkenberg Denny Hulme James Hunt